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While you're here, take time to experience the art, culture, food, people, and incredible transformation of our city.
Have fun! It's Draft Time! 🎉
Here are the guidelines for an APPROVED CLEAR BAG that will be allowed into the NFL Draft footprint:
✅ Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or 30.5 x 15.25 x 30.5 cm. This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs, and clear cinch bags that fit within the permissible dimensions.
✅No buckles, grommets/hardware, or décor can be concealing any part of the bag
✅One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag
✅Logo can only be on one side of the bag
✅Small, non-clear bags that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size, with or without a handle or strap, can be taken into the NFL Draft with a clear plastic bag
*All other bags that do not meet the guidelines above will be prohibited from entering the NFL Draft.
For more on draft security procedures and prohibited items, go to nfl.com/draft/event-info/security-procedures
Mayor Todd Bettison and Director of Neighborhoods Ray Solomon to guide you for Part 3 of our Neighborhood Hot Spots Tour!
Mayor Duggan visited They Say Restaurant, at 267 Joseph Campau in the Rivertown-Warehouse district. He then went east along Jefferson to Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails, 9215 E Jefferson.
Dep. Mayor Bettison swung by Berts Marketplace in Eastern Market. And got to hang with owner Bert Dearing and his fab staff.
Dir. of Neighborhoods Ray Solomon began his day with a frappe at Morningside Cafe, 16369 E Warren - then shot across town to Southwest and Donut Villa, 5875 Vernon, for an encore.
And naturally, Ray topped everything off with a steak from the original Starter’s Bar & Grill, 18426 Plymouth.
Parting thoughts: No list could ever cover everything our City has to offer! So use this guide - and keep exploring our amazing neighborhoods for more amazing spots!
Last year, the Detroit Police Department hired 200 officers who are now patrolling the city. Six community-based organizations (ShotStoppers) were selected to reduce violent crime in neighborhoods - with one group already achieving a 72% reduction in homicides and non-fatal shootings. We've also implemented state-of-the-art technology, including gunshot detection - immediately notifying officers and potentially saving lives.
These strategies and partnerships with federal, county, state, and community members are making Detroit a safer place!
Check out Detroit's Playbook and see how the city has transformed over the last 10 years: detroitmi.gov.
Don't miss the opportunity to claim one of these phenomenal pieces customized by Detroit-based artists. Go to detroitmi.gov/dcleated. 🏈
Proceeds benefit these local charities:
🎨 SDM2
🎨Detroit Hives, Inc.
🎨American Indian Health & Family Services
🎨Detroit Impact
🎨New Era Community Connection
🎨Kids Without Cancer
🎨Belle Isle Conservancy
🎨The Doc Dennard Fellowship
🎨Rags Remembered
🎨The Children's Center of Wayne County (Detroit)
🎨Ride for Ride, Inc
🎨Girl Scouts of SE MI
🎨United Negro College Fund
🎨Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
🎨Project Play
🎨Beyond Basics
🎨Teen HYPE
🎨Blight Busters
🎨Motor City Street Dance Academy
🎨Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance and the Detroit Lions Foundation
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Designated shuttle and rideshare drop-off points will be set up at easily accessible points throughout downtown:
✅ E. Jefferson from St. Antoine to Beaubien
✅E. Lafayette from Beaubien to St. Antoine
✅Brush between Gratiot and Madison
✅Fort between 2nd and 3rd
✅W. Lafayette between 1st and 2nd
✅Abbott between 2nd and 3rd
✅Colombia between Park and Clifford
✅I-75 Service Drive between Woodward and Park
✅Renaissance Center (on Atwater)
The City of Detroit has been working with our rideshare operators, Uber & Lyft, to ensure they have the information they need to navigate around road closures and activations.
Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead. Many rideshare companies offer the opportunity to book a ride in advance.
For more transportation info ⬇
visitdetroit.com/2024nfldraft
Park and Ride:
🚍SMART bus service, Park and Ride around Metro Detroit ($2). For more info on routes, check smartmovesus.org.
🚃QLINE rail service ($5 per vehicle)
Harper & Woodward
116 Lothrop
6540 Cass Ave
6230 John R
🚐Fan Shuttle
450 W. Palmer Ave. ($10 per car)
1501 Wabash (Prepay - $15)
214 Rivard St. (Prepay - $15)
DDOT services will operate as scheduled but with modified downtown routes due to road closures.
Fans can also access:
Uber/Lyft at designated drop-off points
Detroit People Mover rail system (FREE; convenient travel to Draft activation sites)
MoGo Bikes, Lime, Spin, and Boaz scooters
Private shuttle with convenient drop-off location
ADA drop-off at Renaissance Center
If you're arriving at DTW airport, the Detroit Air Express (DAX) offers 16 roundtrips between the airport and the NFL Draft site in Downtown Detroit. Express tickets are $8 at the door and $6 for a reservation.
**The three secure entry points to the NFL Draft will be located at:
Jefferson Ave. & Randolph St
Jefferson Ave. & Griswold St
Cadillac Square & Randolph
For transportation details, download the NFL OnePass app or go to visitdetroit.com/2024nfldraft
Experience it LIVE and in-person! You can register now for FREE at NFL.com/DraftAccess.
🚧 The final phases of road closures for the NFL Draft will begin Wednesday, April 24th and last until April 28th.
*REMINDER - Even though roads are closed, sidewalks are open, allowing access to all Downtown businesses.
Phase 5A closures:
- Montcalm from Park Avenue to Woodward Avenue
- Woodward from the Fisher Service Drive to Larned
- John R from Farmer to Woodward
- Clifford from Woodward to Griswold
- Grand River from Griswold to Farmer
- Beaubien from Lafayette to Macomb
- Monroe from Brush to St. Antoine
- Jefferson from Randolph to M-10/Washington Blvd. (including access to Ford Underground garage)
- Adams from Park to Witherell
- Park/Witherell at Woodward (the South end of Grand Circus Park)
- WB Madison from John R to Witherell
- NB Washington from John R to Park
Phase 5B closures begin Thursday, April 25th:
- State/Gratiot from Griswold to Library
- Farmer from Monroe to Gratiot
- Griswold from Jefferson to Michigan
- SB Washington from Larned to the circle in front of Huntington Place
- Randolph from Jefferson to Fort
- Brush from Fort to Monroe
- Lafayette from Beaubien to Brush
- Congress from Brush to Woodward
- Larned from Woodward to Brush Street
Phase 6 - Roads immediately surrounding Comerica Park will be closed during Tigers games from Friday, April 26th, from 10am-6pm and Saturday, April 27th, from 3-11pm.
*Please adhere to all parking restrictions.
Road closure updates will be posted on the NFL OnePass app, and visitdetroit.com.
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Business attraction is bringing thousands of new jobs with companies like GM Factory Zero, the Amazon Fulfillment Center, Majorel, and others.
ARPA funding has brought $100 million in job, education, and training scholarships. And more than 2,000 Detroiters were paid to finish their GED, increase literacy skills, or earn a career certificate.
For residents needing a second chance, Project Clean Slate has expunged the criminal convictions for 9,000+ Detroiters, giving them access to better employment, housing, and education opportunities.
Check out Detroit's Playbook and learn more about our aggressive approach to providing jobs to residents: detroitmi.gov
